Jana Jasman: Assignment #2

Heather Mae Erickson

Stoneware

2005

This set was created by Heather Mae Erickson and I really find this set to be pleasing to look at for a few reasons. I like the clean, smooth look that she created. Although I have troubles having this clean, smooth look in my own work, I really like it. I also like how simple they are yet are still very interesting to look at. I like the light blue color that she did on the bowls and little plates. What I like about it is that it adds a more interesting look to them. I also like how the plates aren’t the same and that the bowls are not round but a more interesting shape. While I was looking at her other pieces, I didn't find them as interesting as this one and I think it was because they were "too" plain. I like though, that they were all clean and smooth looking like these are but they didn't have any color to make it more interesting to look at for me.

Lesley Baker / Karl McDads

“Flower Power”

Thrown & Althered / Slip-cast

Earthenware / Nylon Flock

2006

This is a very interesting piece. It has a lot going on and a lot to look at but is very well put together. Its not overwhelming too look at at all. I like the flowers and that there aren’t a lot of flowers but just enough to still make the piece interesting. What I also find pleasing about this piece is the little color that is used and that the clay looks like a piece that was made out of metal (to me) and not clay. I really like how they created this look. I also think that the handles on this piece is very beautiful and proportional to the rest of the piece.

Gwendolyn Yoppolo

“Grind”

Press Molded

Porcelain

2010

These two grinders were done by Gwendolyn Yoppolo. I'm not sure if they were meant to be a set or just showing the different colors in which he created. Either way I found them still pleasing to look at and again what I found pleasing about them were the colors that were used and how he created the look that the color is dripping down the bowls. I like the texture of this look, even though I like smooth, clean looks, I found this texture look to be very appealing. I also like that the pieces are not symmetrical and that they have an interesting shape to them and that he didn't just make them round.

Posey Bacopoulos

“Oil & Vinegar Set”

Thrown & Altered

Terra Cotta

2006

This oil and vinegar set was created by Posey Bacopoulos. I like the colors and the shape of the pots. I also like the plate that they are carried on. I think that the size of the plate is the perfect size and that its not too big or too small for the two pots. The colors contrast well together and aren’t too over powering. I think that the colors that she used are very subtle and not too bright or too dark. I like that the pots are not exactly the same size or shape. One is a little rounder and shorter than the other. What I always think that would be hard is getting the spout or handles just the right size for the pots or cups, so I think that she did a great job of getting them to be proportional. I also like the idea that these also could be used to make tea in, because at first, that's what I thought these two pieces were for. So I really like that you could use of the pieces for different things and not just for oil and vinegar.